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A mega science plan was launched Thursday in Beijing's Huairou Science City, aimed at advancing research in life sciences and major diseases by using artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies.

China's latest heritage survey highlights modern-era sites, architecture2025-04-22
China's ongoing fourth national cultural heritage survey will prioritize the identification of historic sites and architectural works from the modern era, according to a directive that the National Cultural Heritage Administration made public on Monday.

China boosts public health with vaccine and immunization progress2025-04-21
China has made significant progress in vaccine development and immunization, marked by a growing portfolio of domestically produced vaccines and remarkable public health results.

China expected to achieve higher grain output in 2025: report2025-04-21
China is poised to see a further increase in its grain output in 2025, building on last year's record-high of 706.5 million tonnes, while also strengthening its capacity to supply grain and other major agricultural products, a report has shown.

PLA expels Philippine vessel from waters near China's Huangyan Dao2025-04-21
China's military has expelled a Philippine naval vessel that illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao on Sunday, according to a military spokesperson.

China dispatches health team to quake-hit Myanmar2025-04-20
A Chinese health team consisting of 50 members departed for Myanmar on Saturday to assist with post-disaster epidemic prevention following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the country in March.

Photo exhibition on China's fight against invading Japanese in WWII opens in Moscow2025-04-20
A photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held at the Chinese Embassy in Russia on Friday.

Rice gene map to enable breeding of improved varieties2025-04-20
Chinese scientists have devised a detailed map of wild and cultivated rice genes, providing resources for the development of superior and more productive crop varieties to tackle global food shortages and environmental challenges.

China to carry out intensive space missions in 20252025-04-18
China will carry out intensive space missions, including Tianwen-2 for asteroid exploration, in 2025, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday.

Chinese premier urges efforts to improve social expectations2025-04-18
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed the importance of improving social expectations and coordinating efforts to address risks and challenges while advancing high-quality development.

Autonomous drones surpass human pilots in precision, revolutionizing aerial agility2025-04-18
A team of scientists in China has unveiled an extraordinary drone system capable of autonomously executing aerial aerobatics with a level of precision that surpasses even the most skilled human pilots.

China holds AI education forum on responsible technology integration2025-04-18
The China Public Diplomacy Association on Wednesday hosted an AI-themed salon that featured a keynote speech by Lionel M. Ni, the founding president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), which was followed by an interactive session with Chinese and foreign journalists.

Robotic AI revolution brews in China's traditional tea gardens2025-04-17
In a lush tea garden in the southern Chinese city of Huizhou, Guangdong Province, a humanoid robot named Xunxiao delicately plucked tender tea leaves alongside workers.

Over 30 active Chinese naval vessels to open to public2025-04-17
Over 30 active Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels will be opened to the public in late April to mark the founding anniversary of the naval force.

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